Celebrate our nation's great history and heroes with three beautiful and inspiring picture books that teach our little ones to appreciate the sacrifices made by our founders and servicemen to secure our freedoms.
SHARKS OF THE SKY
by Michael Kracht
A Fighter Pilot's Jet Flight
How do fighter jets take off at such blistering speeds? Where do they go? What do they do?
In Sharks of the Sky, author Michael "Rocker" Kracht, a former F-16 pilot, reveals the answers to these questions. From takeoff to landing, with aerial combat training and air-to-air refueling over the Atlantic Ocean in between, this realistic account of two F-16's will leave every child intrigued and in awe!
TODAY SHOULD BE ENJOYED
by Sena Nelson
Of course, tomorrow would be a hard day,
but that could wait. Today should be enjoyed.
Life in the military is hard, especially during deployments. It is hard to find happiness and pleasures in normal family celebrations and milestones knowing that one very special person is not there to witness them. Join one military family stationed in Hawaii as they learn that every day is precious while their Dad is deployed.
Inspired by her personal experiences, author, Sena Nelson, wanted to tell a story that is familiar to all military families. Set in the beautiful landscape of Hawaii, Today Should Be Enjoyed, reminds us all that we should enjoy every day, even those days when we feel like the world is against us and we miss the ones we love the most.
THE AMERICAN DREAM OF BRAVEN YOUNG
by Brooke Raybould
Family, Fun, and the True Meaning of Freedom
In this wild ride, readers are introduced to Braven Young, a ten-year-old boy who visits iconic Washington, DC landmarks, meets famous historic figures and learns that with great freedom – true freedom – comes great responsibility.
Braven just wants some time to play catch with his dad. But his dad – an important politician – is always busy working to "save America"...whatever that means. Struggling to stay awake at dad's desk one night, waiting for him to arrive home, Braven dreams about being completely free in Washington, DC. Hundreds of kids. No adults...anywhere. Finally, he is "free" to do whatever he wants and the National Mall is his playground. But, soon, things start spiraling out of control.
As The American Dream of Braven Young races to its imaginative and inspiring conclusion, Braven begins looking for the one person he knows he needs to help...his dad. Along the way, Braven learns valuable lessons about freedom from Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Thomas Jefferson - all echoing his mother's wise words: "Freedom is far more than doing whatever you want. Freedom is doing what is right."
Join Braven on his journey to save America! And discover how we all have our parts to play in The American Dream of Braven Young.
